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    Home » Recipes » Bars

    Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars

    Published: Feb 18, 2015 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Peanut Butter Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars
    Peanut Butter Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars
    Peanut Butter Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars
    Peanut Butter Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars
    Peanut Butter Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars
    Peanut Butter Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars

    Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars are yummy, rich peanut butter cookie layers loaded with chunks of Reese's peanut butter cups, mini chocolate chips and a smooth cream cheese filling!!

    Would YOU turn peanut butter & Reese's Cup cookies enter-twined with cream cheese down?  That would be a NOOOO...Hello? Phat Pants, get ready to rumble! 

    Peanut Butter Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars

    I couldn't resist eating these Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars like it was my last meal.  I'm weak and sort of a dessert glutton for punishment kind of gal.  That's why I post these goodies.  

    I could have easily eaten more, but I had Ultimate Banana Cake with Fluffy Nutella & Toffee Frosting I was snacking on too, and between the two desserts, battling for my attention, something had to give.   And...I...ate...too...much!   Voila, Phat Pants! 

    Peanut Butter Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars

    After about 3 days of torture, pretending that I wasn't sneaking bites during commercials and whatever excuse I could come up with, I came to the conclusion that 'These sinful cookie bars' and I had to be separated for good, for awhile anyways.  Except for the part, the out of sight out of mind part didn't work out very well.

    I still kept thinking about my new best peanut butter dessert friends in the land.   

    Peanut Butter Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie BarsPeanut Butter Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars

    From one peanut butter lover to another, I think I got this one covered with these decadent layered Peanut Butter Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars.  

    More Reese's Treats!

    • Ultimate Reese's Pieces Cookies
    • Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
    • Ultimate Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Trifle
    • Reese's Pieces Magic Bars
    • Reese's S'mores Graham Cracker Candy
    • Extreme Peanut Butter Cookies

    BTW...You need all 16 of these in your life!

    Don't mind me.  I kind of have a Peanut Butter addiction?   🙂

    Peanut Butter Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars

    Peanut Butter Reese's Cream Cheese Cookie Bars

    Kim Lange
    Would you turn luscious, rich peanut butter & Reese cup cookie bars inter-twined with velvety cream cheese filling down?
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    Peanut Butter Reese's Cookie Dough

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅓ teaspoon salt
    • ⅔ cup unsalted butter softened
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • ⅔ cup brown sugar
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 20 to 30 mini Reese's Cups chopped up & divided into two groups

    Cream Cheese Filling

    • 8 oz . cream cheese softened
    • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 egg at room temperature
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

    Peanut Butter Reese's Cookie Dough

    • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    • In another bowl, using mixer, beat the butter, peanut butter, and sugars, until smooth and fluffy.
    • Add egg and vanilla extract and combine until mixed.
    • Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet mixture mixing well after each addition.
    • Cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, egg, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
    • Spread ⅔ of the cookie dough in the bottom of the 8-inch baking dish.
    • Add one half of the Reese's cup, chopped on top of cookie dough.

    Cream Cheese Filling

    • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough/Reese's cup layer.
    • Using your fingers, crumble the remaining dough over the top of the cream cheese layer.
    • Add the other half of the Reese's cups, chopped and sprinkle the mini chocolate chips on top.
    • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
    • Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until it is lightly browned on top and the cream-cheese layer is set.
    • Cool on a wire rack. Cut and store leftover bars in refrigerator.
    Keyword bars, chocolate, party dessert, peanut butter, reeses
    Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!
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    Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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    1. Kim Lange says

      November 12, 2020 at 10:18 am

      Sure that would be fine. 🙂

    2. Tammy says

      November 12, 2020 at 8:40 am

      Can this be made ahead , and put in the freezer ? I like to make as much as I can before hand so the holidays aren’t spent in the kitchen.

    3. Kim Lange says

      November 14, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      You can use either one, but the tiny ones you don't have to unwrap, which I prefer to save time. Hope you enjoy!! Thank you Kathy!

    4. Kathy says

      November 14, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      Do u use the tiny Reese’s cup a or bite size miniatures? I want to make this awesomeness for thanksgiving!

    5. Kim Lange says

      April 19, 2019 at 7:38 pm

      Awesome! I hope you enjoy and I feel like we are kindred spirits because we both love to bake and the go-to dessert person. Happy Easter Lisa! xo

    6. lisa hill says

      April 19, 2019 at 12:35 pm

      Kim, I found your recipe on pinterest and just had to try them. They look absolutely delicious and are in the oven right now.
      I'm always the go-to dessert person because I love to bake. I know they will be a hit at our Family Easter Celebration.

      Sincerely,

      Lisa

    7. ChocolaTess says

      May 13, 2018 at 3:45 pm

      It is below the recipe, but here you go:

      Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
      Peanut Butter Reese's Cookie Dough
      In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
      In another bowl, using mixer, beat the butter, peanut butter, and sugars, until smooth and fluffy.
      Add egg and vanilla extract and combine until mixed.
      Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet mixture mixing well after each addition.
      Cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, egg, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
      Spread â…” of the cookie dough in the bottom of the 8-inch baking dish.
      Add one half of the Reese's cup, chopped on top of cookie dough.
      Cream Cheese Filling
      Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough/Reese's cup layer.
      Using your fingers, crumble the remaining dough over the top of the cream cheese layer.
      Add the other half of the Reese's cups, chopped and sprinkle the mini chocolate chips on top.
      Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
      Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until it is lightly browned on top and the cream-cheese layer is set.
      Cool on a wire rack. Cut and store leftover bars in refrigerator.

    8. Elaine says

      May 13, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      All I see are the ingredients. Where are the mixing and baking directions?

    9. ChocolaTess says

      October 25, 2017 at 5:34 pm

      Thank you so much Lizzie! 🙂

    10. Lizzie says

      October 25, 2017 at 4:41 am

      Another fabulous looking dessert!! ???

    11. ChocolaTess says

      January 10, 2017 at 6:11 pm

      Hi Jackie! So sorry I am just getting back with you, I was having some issues with the blog and couldn't respond to anyone! ugh...You can use an 8 inch or 9 inch baking pan. Thicker bars with the 8 inch pan 😉 Enjoy!

    12. Jackie says

      January 09, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      On what did u bake this scrumptious soundind dessert?
      Jackie

    13. ChocolaTess says

      July 27, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      Thank you Ashley! 🙂

    14. Ashley says

      July 27, 2016 at 10:08 am

      Hi, these look awesome! Thanks for the recipe. 🙂 Pinned.

    15. ChocolaTess says

      June 17, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      Hello Tanyia! Maybe you could use a buttercream frosting, Nutella, marshmallow creme, hot fudge, caramel, or some peanut butter? Just don't overbake the cookies...whatever you do. They are best underbaked a little, but not raw. 🙂 Hope that helps some. Happy baking dear!

    16. Tanyia says

      June 17, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      So I know I'm one of very few . But I don't like cream cheese... Is there anything I could replace it with? This desert looks yummy .....and I wanna make it

    17. ChocolaTess says

      August 24, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks Francine! I'm so glad you all enjoyed them! Love the dancing part. Had to read this to my husband, I was tickled pink! 😉 Glad you found the blog too!

    18. Francine Williams says

      August 24, 2015 at 6:20 pm

      Oh Kim,
      All I can say is this recipe is exceptional! It is so delicious. I have now found my go to decadent piece of heaven!! A friend had a barbecue on the weekend and she asked me to bring a dessert and I made this ooey gooey deliciousness, this was a showstopper. It was neck and neck with the barbecue pork. People started dancing on the spot, that's how good these bars are. I was not aware of this website before but you now have another fan!! Thanks for sharing!

    19. ChocolaTess says

      February 23, 2015 at 11:40 am

      Thanks Winnie! You are so sweet, and I think I ate your portion along with mine. 🙂 LOL!

    20. ChocolaTess says

      February 23, 2015 at 11:39 am

      Thanks Aida! I seriously like that motto too! Thanks so much for stopping by!

    21. [email protected] says

      February 22, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      Kim,
      These look so good! I'm a sucker for peanut butter cups - any time, anywhere! I love "Phat Pants, get ready to rumble"! I think that should be the motto for my life 🙂

    22. tampacakegirl says

      February 22, 2015 at 3:52 pm

      There isn't one thing abouth this recipe that I don't LOVE! So yummy! Thank you for joining us at #purebloglove. We look forward to having you every Thursday night at 8 PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee

    23. Winnie says

      February 21, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      these are MOUTH_WATERING bars!
      I loooove the combination of flavors, and.... I wish I could eat a few right now!!

    24. Teresa says

      February 19, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      Yum, Kim. I could be seriously addicted to this dessert! 🙂

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